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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

JOB106

Course Name:

ARCHITECHT Software Product Management

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. KAZIM TİMUÇİN UTKAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Doç. Dr. ŞEBNEM ÖZDEMİR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course aims to equip students with the fundamental concepts and practical tools necessary for successful software product management. The students will develop an understanding of the roles of a product manager and the importance of balancing user needs with business objectives. By engaging in real-life scenarios and case studies, students will apply theories and practices to manage a software product effectively through its life cycle, from ideation to launch and beyond, ensuring alignment with the market needs and company strategy.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to software product management: Definitions, roles, and responsibilities.
2. Product life cycle management: From conception to retirement.
3. Agile and waterfall methodologies in product management.
4. User-centered design and user experience (UX) principles.
5. Metrics and KPIs for product success, data-driven decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will understand the role, challenges, and best practices of software product management.
2) Students will be able to apply the principles of Agile and Waterfall methodologies to product management.
3) Students will learn to integrate user-centered design and UX into product development.
4) Students will understand how to define and use metrics and KPIs to track product performance.
5) Students will develop the skills to make strategic decisions based on qualitative and quantitative data.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction and Overview of Software Product Management	-
2)	The role of a Product Manager and the Product Management Process	-
3)	Market Research and Identifying Customer Needs	-
4)	Product Strategy – Vision, Goals, and Initiatives	-
5)	Introduction to Agile Product Management	-
6)	Introduction to Waterfall Product Management	-
7)	User-Centered Design and UX Fundamentals in Product Development	-
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Applying User Stories and Personas	-
10)	Prioritization Techniques and Roadmap Planning	-
11)	MVPs, Prototyping, and Validation Techniques	-
12)	Analytics, Metrics, and Data-Driven Product Management	-
13)	Growth Hacking and Product Scaling Strategies	-
14)	Leadership and Communication for Product Managers	-
15)	Ethics and Legal Considerations in Product Management	-
16)	Final Exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	-
References:	-

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex industrial system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or industrial engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of industrial engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in industrial engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of industrial engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex industrial system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or industrial engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge of the effects of industrial engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in industrial engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of industrial engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	32
Midterms	8	44
Final	8	46
Total Workload		122